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Latest news on ‘Get on the air to care’
The RSGB and NHS Get on the air to care campaign continues to gain coverage in the national and amateur radio media as well as being supported by clubs and radio amateurs. There are some great stories to read on the Society’s website that feature clubs like Denby Dale ARS, individuals such as remote exam […]
GB2RS News Script for 12 July 2020
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RSGB introduces remote invigilation for Intermediate exams
Following the success of remote invigilation Foundation exams, the RSGB is pleased to expand that to include Intermediate level exams. From Monday 13 July the automated exam booking system will accept bookings for both Foundation and Intermediate level exams. Please note that the earliest available bookings for exams at either level are during the second […]
Also in GB2RS this week…
An article has just been published in Nature about the first amateur radio communication system in lunar orbit, Longjiang-2, also known as Lunar-OSCAR 94 or LO-94. It was built by students at the Harbin Institute of Technology—thanks to the Spectrum Forum for this information. Despite the closure of many amateur radio events, you can still […]
Special Events News – 12 July 2020
Since the change of regulations applying to special event stations in the UK, many activations are now able to go ahead. UK amateurs would like to thank Ofcom for their help in making this happen. To commemorate the third anniversary of the FT8 Digital Mode Club, special event stations will be on air during the […]
Contest News – 12 July 2020
Please remember to check before the events for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. The RSGB strongly advises obeying your own government’s advice first and foremost. The IARU HF Championship runs for 24 hours until 1200UTC this Sunday, the 12th. Using SSB and CW on the 1.8 […]
